Program Overview

Bachelor's in Human Resource Management

Why Study Human Resource Management?

Our forward-looking program equips you to be a force for change and innovation in any organization. You’ll learn how to steer the strategic direction and effectiveness of an organization while applying concepts to help manage and retain the most important asset – human capital.

What You'll Learn

With a Human Resources degree, you’ll gain professional freedom by learning to shape the success of organizations in a wide variety of industries. Our diverse curriculum prepares you to coordinate an organization’s workforce, manage benefit programs, recruit new talent and retain employees. You’ll gain business know-how and practical HR skills, as well as a better understanding of organizational and human behavior.

Program Details

Program Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree prepares you for a rising career and for future graduate study by emphasizing clear communication, critical thinking, and a leading-edge understanding of your chosen field. View the core requirements and electives needed to earn a Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management from Columbia College.

Bachelor of Arts vs. Bachelor of Science: What's the difference?

A Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science require slightly different coursework. A Bachelor of Arts allows you to take more classes in the humanities, specifically foreign language. A Bachelor of Science requires more courses specific to your major.

Areas of Study

• Compensation & benefits
• Diversity in organizations
• Entrepreneurship
• HR management
• Marketing
• Recruitment
• Staffing & performance management
• Training & development

Pair your degree with a related minor or explore your other interests without taking on a full course load.

Careers & Outcomes

At Columbia College, you’ll graduate ready to contribute to the strategic goals of an organization. Prepare to coordinate an organization’s workforce, manage benefit programs, recruit new talent and retain employees.

Where You Can Take Classes

At Columbia College, our flexible options make it easy to adapt to changing circumstances and pursue your education wherever life takes you. Many of our degrees are offered 100% online. If you prefer a traditional classroom experience, you can attend selected classes at our nationwide locations or at our main campus in Columbia, Missouri. Students at all locations will engage with multiple learning methods, including online and virtual while completing their degree.

Online Programs

• Alabama
• Alaska
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• California
• Colorado
• Connecticut
• D.C.
• Delaware
• Florida
• Georgia
• Hawaii
• Idaho
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Maine
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Mississippi
• Missouri
• Montana
• Nebraska
• Nevada
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey
• New Mexico
• New York
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• Ohio
• Oklahoma
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania
• Puerto Rico
• Rhode Island
• South Carolina
• South Dakota
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Utah
• Vermont
• Virgin Islands
• Virginia
• Washington
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming

Classes Available In Seat

• Day Campus - Columbia, MO
• Denver - CO
• Evening - Columbia, MO